March 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

Good one, Jim!

 

Unfortunately, I can't remember, but someone on the 30DC did get a cut face shaving with one. I couldn't believe it because it is difficult to do so with the Shake Sharp.

 

Thank you Jim

 

SOTD 03/10/20

After two great shaves with the Silversmith, it was time to break out my Grail razor, the LaResche 51. This open comb wonder delivers every bit as good a shave as the Silversmith. My LaResche dates to the very end of production and is NOS. I was fortunate to source this razor in France from the estate of a French collector. Unfortunately, I lost the L’Essor Supreme Adjustable in that same collection when it went for five times what I had budgeted for it.

Needless to say, the razor was an absolute pleasure to use. Without any reservations, my two favorite DE razors are this razor and the Silversmith. Following my usual cold water rinse and a luxurious MWF face and head lather, it swept through my whiskers like Patton through Italy. I took my time and really enjoyed this two pass (WTG, ATG) BBS. I feel clean, smooth and refreshed. Enjoy your day!

RAZOR: LaResche 51
BLADE: Vintage Polish Wizamet Super Iridium
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Viking Silvertip Badger
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Thayers Lavender WH and finished with Lisa’s Naturals Tobacco & Bay Post Shave Elixir

 

I just love the warm tones of the photo Jason. I hope your week is going well.

 

Thank you Joe.

 

Unfortunately no but I've seen them when working in Alberta before . It is a sight to behold .

 

SOTD:
Some fantastic shaves this week, especially from the boots original shave stick, this stuff produces amazingly slick lather, and it has a wonderful old school scent. The gentleman's groom room malt n Myrtle has been one of my favourite soaps scent wise for a while now, and produces great lather with decent slickness, but it would be even better if they made a tallow based version. This feather is giving me amazing longevity having just completed its 13th shave.

The brut and the malt n myrtle make an almost unbeatable combination scent wise in my opinion.

Shave 1:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Blade: feather hi-stainless (11)
Brush: Omega 49
Soap: boots original shave stick
Aftershave: brut by Fabergé

Shave 2:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Blade: feather hi-stainless (12)
Brush: Wilkinson sword classic shave
Soap: gentleman's groom room malt n myrtle
Aftershave: brut by Fabergé

Shave 3:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Blade: feather hi-stainless (13)
Brush: omega 49
Soap: boots original shave stick
Aftershave: ambassador for men

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March 10th
Razor: Star Bakelite
Blade: Gillette Rubie (2)
Brush: Simpson Petrol Head
Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
Soap: B&M Terror
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: B&M Terror

Good morning

Fantastic shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Just a tickle from the alum on the left hollow of my neck.

I received a new brush yesterday. Upon unboxing I was disappointed. Seemed woefully understuffed. Completely redeemed itself in use. The fibers are stout enough that the brush didn't feel at all floppy. Loaded enough soap for my three passes with ease. Splayed easily enough without being too easy. I'm happy.

Have a great day!

 

Mayhem sure has a nice ring to it !

Awesome Terry!!

 

Terrific shave and gear, Jeff!

Great looking shaves, Matthew!

 

For some reason I'm getting this urge to hang a DJ.

Anyway, that's over 20,000 people who are ordered to work from home with my company alone. Makes me nervous for all the stores and restaurants in the area. Those are the people who won't recover.

Oh well, this too shall pass.

 

Thanks, Jim!

 

That was Evan, who I traded a Shake Sharp to. He cut his chin. I’ve never had a nick with the razor, but it is possible.

 

Great shave, Jason. Like the staging in your pic.

 

Jim, I couldn’t agree more! Jason Rudman of Ruds Shaves, listed it as the best razor of 2019.

 

That brought this song to mind for some reason.

Thanks Keith! She's over it now and has accepted the fact that nothing in this house is safe anymore when I'm on the hunt for 'razor' making items . Well ....at least so far anyway.

Beautiful Keith!

That pic is distracting me from the snow coming down right now Clint!

Very nice Jim!

Same here Jason. When my dog was alive she got rid of one that was haunting the cans here for a long time until we moved in. Never seen one since in our yard . She didnt kill it but must have scared it bad enough to not come back.

Super shave Jason!

 

Lovely shave and pic as usual, Clint! Is that brush from Alpha Shaving of Hong Kong? I have their T400 Rubberset tribute brush with four ferrules, two of which are already secured with knots. Great brush! Sounds like yours may be a similar design.

 

Wonderful shave and report Jeff.

 

Nice looking razors, Gary!